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Kozhuh is 281m high hill, which is located in the Sandanski-Petrich valley. It rises 200 meters above the modern bed of the river Struma. The eminence represents remains of an old volcanic cone, which is not activated by nearly 1 million years. Cone passes through the Struma River, and near the bed and a hot springs of mineral water. The eminence divided Sandanski-Petrich valley of Sandanski and Petrich field. The name comes from the volcano that resembles nametnat jacket. In 1962 part of the cowl area of 0.4 ha area was declared a landmark. In 1971 the protected area has increased to 94.2 ha. The climate is transitional Mediterranean in the area, thereby contributing to the spread of transitional Mediterranean and Mediterranean grass vegetation and some oaks species. Kozhuh is a habitat of various species of snakes. This meeting considered to be rare cat snake. In the eastern foot of the hill lies the famous Rupite. In the southern foothills and slopes of the hill Kozhuh locate the remains of the great ancient city Heraclea Sintica, existed between the 4th century BC 6 Century AD. On July 27, 1955 to Kozhuh must be removed Israeli jet violated the airspace of Bulgaria. In 1958 Bulgaria was condemned by the International Court in The Hague to pay compensation to relatives of victims. Some popular publications and electronic sites Kozhuh elevation is defined as a mountain. This statement by the geomorphologic point of view is incorrect. |
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Petrich - "Rupite" Rupite area is one cultivated spot about 10 km northeast by Petrich, with beautiful flora and fauna, some of which are included in Red Book of Bulgaria. Located on the right bank of the Struma River. The place has gained widespread popularity thanks to the most famous Bulgarian prophet Vangelia Gushterova - Vanga (3.10.1911 - 11.08.1996 on). In 1992 she built a temple Memorial "St. Petka Bulgarian " became a place of pilgrimage for thousands of people. Near the temple springs hot mineral water at 78 0C. These results contribute to the construction of a rehabilitation center, dealing with people with cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the locomotory and nervous system. Another landmark rising here on the west elevation Kojuh, which is part of the extinct volcano crater which is where the temple is available today. In the southwestern foot of Kojuh are the ruins of the ancient city of Petra founded in the last quarter of the fourth century BC |
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